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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.33, 1,000.92 and 430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.33, 1,000.92 and 430.59 is: 594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.33 : 1,000.92 = 430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.33/1,000.92 = 430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.33x = 1,000.92 × 430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.33x = 430,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,991.51/725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.20

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